There are 4 ways to get from Rajapalayam to Kochi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Kollambus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Cochinbus
8h 46m₹1,073–2,892Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rajapalayam to Ernakulam Jntrain 16362 / ...
9h 26m₹537–2,102Drive 257.8 km
- Drive from Rajapalayam to Kochicar 257.8 km
4h 11m₹2,522–3,643Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Kochitaxi 257.8 km
4h 11m₹5,000–6,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rajapalayam to Kochi is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹2,100 and takes 9h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Rajapalayam to Kochi is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Rajapalayam to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Rajapalayam and arriving at Cochin via Kollam, Ambalapuzha and Alappuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Rajapalayam to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Rajapalayam and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
The distance between Rajapalayam and Kochi is 322 km. The road distance is 257.8 km.
The best way to get from Rajapalayam to Kochi without a car is to bus which takes 8h 46m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Rajapalayam to Kochi, including transfers.
Rajapalayam to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Rajapalayam station.
Rajapalayam to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rajapalayam station.
The best way to get from Rajapalayam to Kochi is to bus which takes 8h 46m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹2,100 and takes 9h 26m.
What companies run services between Rajapalayam, India and Kochi, India?
You can take a bus from Rajapalayam to Kochi via Kollam, Ambalapuzha, Alappuzha, and Cochin in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Rajapalayam to Ernakulam Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 9h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rajapalayam to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Rajapalayam to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–290
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Alappuzha to Cochin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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Booking & Getting There
Rajapalayam to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Rajapalayam to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rajapalayam to Kochi is 258 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Rajapalayam to Kochi.
There are 1243+ hotels available in Kochi.